Fleuroselect Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of The Fleuroselect Gold Medal Award

December 28, 2010 Fleuroselect

Fleuroselect, the international organisation for the ornamentals industry, is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the coveted Fleuroselect Gold Medal award.

Customers And Flexibility Drive Family Farming

The U.S. Department of Labor tells Future Farmers of America to consider going into horticulture: flowers, landscape plants, fruits, vegetables, grapes, and even wine-making.

The Marylou Whitney Rose Unveiled

December 28, 2010 Staff Reporter, The Saratogian

A rose garden honoring Marylou Whitney will be created in Congress Park near the entrance where the local philanthropist and horse owner traditionally enters the Canfield Casino for her annual black-tie gala celebrating the Whitney Handicap at Saratoga Race Course.

Ferns N Petal Extends Its Services To 150 Countries Worldwide

December 28, 2010 Ferns N Petals

Ferns N Petals pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in floral retail has tied up with 150 countries across the globe for the cheapest and most reliable delivery of flowers and gift hampers.

USDA Retail Food-Inflation Forecasts For 2010 & 2011

December 28, 2010 Terry Barrett, Bloomberg

Within the dairy category, prices changed as follows in November: milk prices were up 0.6 percent and are 5.8 percent above last Novembers prices; cheese prices were down 0.3 percent but are 5.4 percent above last Novembers level; ice cream and related product prices were down 0.3 percent and are 1.1 percent below last Novembers level; and butter prices decreased 1.6 percent this month but are 32.1 percent above last November. In 2009, dairy prices were down 6.4 percent from 2008 (the largest annual decrease since 1949). However, higher projected prices for farm milk will lead to increases of 1.5 to 2.5 percent for dairy products in 2010 and potentially higher inflation in 2011.